TECHNATION Resources for Students

Welcome to TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program. Thanks for checking out our resources!

See the free student resources below to help you improve your skills for the workplace, find job opportunities, and get a competitive advantage when you’re looking for your next job.

Wage Subsidies - Become a Career Ready Student and get hired for less!

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Wage Subsidies 

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program can help you get hired for the internship you want by subsidizing up to 70% of your wages. Gain real-world experience, grow your network in the industry, and get paid to do it – all before you graduate.

How can you benefit from the Career Ready Program?

  • Access more job opportunities – we help fund your work placement, which creates more student positions in the job market for you and your peers.
  • Earn more money – many employers report being able to increase the hourly student wage with our financial support.
  • Get a competitive advantage – next time you’re in the market for a job, let the interviewers know you’re eligible for a wage subsidy, or put it in your cover letter to stand out.

Learn more and become Career Ready

Free Online Training Modules

LaunchPad

TECHNATION’s LaunchPad offers free e-learning modules for students that cover the most in-demand workplace and leadership skills.

Explore our online learning modules, including:

  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Business Writing
  • Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
  • Creativity and Team Work
  • Presentation Skills
  • Introduction to Time Management

Visit LaunchPad

CareerFinder

CareerFinder is Canada’s go-to platform for emerging skills, salaries, job availability and training resources in tech roles.

CareerFinder will help you discover current job and skill trends, create your personal career path based on your unique goals, and view detailed job descriptions to equip you on your job search.

CareerFinder can help you:

  • Access information on job demand, salary insights and hiring trends for over 300 job titles and tens of thousands of available jobs
  • Discover emerging skills in the job market
  • View job descriptions for different tech roles

Explore CareerFinder

Student Challenges and Events

TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program hosts events and student challenges throughout the year to help you improve your skills, solve problems creatively, and add real experience to your resume.

Types of events:

  • Student Challenges and Hackathons – Each challenge focuses on different topics and issues in business and tech, so they’re a perfect opportunity to build your network, win prizes, and show your abilities to industry experts.
  • Workshops and Speaker Series – Learn from experts on a variety of topics that employers value. Up your skills and network with leaders in the tech space at our virtual, hybrid, or in-person events.

See the events calendar for upcoming opportunities